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    The Price of Freedom

    from Black Mirror: USS Callister

    Written by William Bridges, Charlie Brooker

    Walton attempts to repair the ship's engines while delivering a final, deceptive message to Daly. After feigning an apology for his past treatment of Daly, Walton reveals his true hatred and sacrifices himself to ensure the crew's escape, seeking revenge for his son's death.

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    WALTON: Pretty sure I can fix this...

    NANETTE: Walton, are you sure about this?

    WALTON: I'm sure. Tulaska, can you patch me through to Daly?

    CAPTAIN DALY: Walton you're gonna pay for this -- I'm gonna bring Tommy back in--

    WALTON: BOB I WANNA TALK TO YOU HERE!

    WALTON: I was thinking I should say sorry. You created Infinity. You're a genius. I exploited that. Treated you like the golden goose. Got fat on the profits.

    WALTON: But you threw my son out of an airlock. So fuck you to death.

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    CharactersWalton, Nanette, Tulaska, Captain Daly
    Duration00:01:30
    Age Range40s
    GenderMale
    GenreSci-Fi Drama
    PeriodContemporary
    Formatgroup
    SourceBlack Mirror: USS Callister
    ToneSacrificial, defiant, vengeful
    Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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